Women's Track & Field

Four Wheaton student-athletes to attend inaugural NCAA Career in Sports Forum

May 07, 2010

NORTON, MA- Four Wheaton College female student-athletes are set
to participate in the inaugural NCAA Career in Sports Forum next
week, as the NCAA will host more than 400 student-athletes and
coaches on May 11-14 at Indianapolis' Marriott Downtown.

The Forum will provide student-athletes with the opportunity to
learn more about careers in sports, particularly in intercollegiate
athletics.

Participants will examine the key functions of coaches and
administrators within college sports, with an emphasis on
communication, networking, recruiting, managing culture,
transitioning and budgeting. The event is meant to help
student-athletes consider how their personal values intersect with
opportunities in sports and teach them how behavioral styles impact
effectiveness. Each student-athlete will develop a plan for
growth and career development and will have the opportunity to
network.

The Forum will paint a realistic picture of careers in athletics
and help student-athletes consider whether such a career is the
right fit for them.

Student-athletes participate in the Forum in two-year
rotation by sport, with the first Forum open to
student-athletes in baseball, basketball, bowling, football,
gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving,
track & field, volleyball and wrestling. Student-athletes
must choose an administrator or coaching track. Those who
choose the administrator track will be educated in the areas of
academics, compliance, facilities, life skills, marketing and
promotions, and sports information.